Kenmore 216.31703, 216.3703 User Manual

Owner's Manual
Manual Del Propietario

Manuel Du Propri_taire

Vacuum Cleaner

Aspiradora
Aspirateur

Model, Modelo, Mod61e

216.37030, 37035 (US)

216.31703 (Canada)

CAUTION:

Read and follow all

safety and operating

instructions before first
use of this producL

CUIDADO:
Lea y sigue todas las

instrucciones de operaci6n
y seguridad antes del uso de
este producto,

ATTENTION :

Veuillez lire toutes les

consignes de s_curit6 et le

mode d'emploi avant d'utiliser
ce produiL

Sears Brands, LLC, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
www.sears.com

Part # 1-113884-000 Rev, 9/07

Printed in China

lmpreso en China
lmprim_ en Chine

Before Using Your New

Vacuum Cleaner .............. 2

Kenmore Vacuum Cleaner

Warranty ..................... 3

Important Safety Instructions .... 4-5

Parts and Features ................. 6

Assembly Instructions ............ 7

Operating Instructions .......... 8-10

Power Cord ............................. 8

Floor/Carpet Cleaning .................... 9

Above Floor Cleaning ................. 10

Pet Handi-Mate ......................... t 0

Vacuum Cleaner Care .......... 10-14

Dirt Container, Filter and Air Director

Removal and Replacement ........ 11-12

Exhaust Filter Removal

And Replacement ..................... 12

Belt or Brushroll Removal

And Replacement ................... 13

Light Bulb Replacement ................ 14

Debris Removal: Intake Hose .......... 14

Debris Removal: Nozzle Valve ........... 14

Vacuum Cleaner Storage ................. 15

Troubleshooting .................... 15

Master Protection Agreements., o16

Requesting Service ...... (back page)

Please read this guide. It will help you assemble and operate your new Kenmore vacuum
cleaner in the safest and most effective way,,

For more information about vacuum cleaner care and operation, call your nearest Sears
store. You will need the complete model and serial numbers when requesting information.

Your vacuum cleaner's model and serial numbers are located on the Model and Serial
Number Plate.

Use the space below to record the model number and serial number of your new
Kenmore vacuum cleaner°

Model No.
Serial No.

Date of Purchase

Keep this book and your sales check (receipt) in a safe place for future reference.

ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY ON KENMORE VACUUM CLEANER

When installed, operated and maintained according to all instructions supplied with the
product, if this appliance fails due to a defect in material and workmanship within one year

from the date of purchase, return it to any Sears store, Sears Parts & Repair Service Center,

or other Kenmore outlet for free repair.
If this appliance is ever used for other than private family purposes, this warranty applies for

only 90 days from the date of purchase°

This warranty covers only defects in material and workmanship. Sears will
NOT pay for:

1. Expendable items that can wear out from normal use, including but not limited
to filters, belts, light bulbs, and bags.

2. A service technician to instruct the user in correct product installation,
operation or maintenance°

3. A service technician to clean or maintain this product.

4. Damage to or failure of this product if it is not installed, operated or maintained
according to the all instructions supplied with the product.

5.. Damage to or failure of this product resulting from accident, abuse, misuse or use

for other than its intended purpose..

6. Damage to or failure of this product caused by the use of detergents, cleaners,
chemicals or utensils other than those recommended in all instructions supplied

with the product.

7.. Damage to or failure of parts or systems resulting from unauthorized modifications
made to this product°

Disclaimer of implied warranties; limitation of remedies
Customer's sole and exclusive remedy under this limited warranty shall be product repair

as provided herein, implied warranties, including warranties of merchantability or fitness

for a particular purpose, are limited to one year or the shortest period allowed by law. Sears

shall not be liable for incidental or consequential damages. Some states and provinces do
not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or limitation

on the duration of implied warranties of merchantability or fitness, so these exclusions or
limitations may not apply to you.

This warranty applies only while this appliance is used in the United States or Canada.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which

vary from state to state.

Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60479
Sears Canada Inc., Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5B 2B8

WARNING

Your safety is important to us. To

reduce the risk of fire, electrical
shock, injury to persons or damage

when using your vacuum cleaner,
follow basic safety precautions

including the following:

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
IN THIS MANUAL BEFORE

ASSEMBLING OR USING YOUR
VACUUM CLEANER.

Do not use outdoors or on wet

surfaces. Electrical shock could

Occur.

Do not allow to be used as a toy.
Close attention is necessary when

used by or near children.

Use only as described in this

manual. Use only manufacturer's
recommended attachments.

Do not use with damaged cord or
plug. If appliance is not working

as it should, has been dropped,
damaged, left outdoors, or dropped
into water, return it to a service

center for inspection. Call 1-877-
839-2046 to locate the nearest

service center.

Do not pull or carry by cord, use
cord as handle, close a door on

a cord, or pull cord around sharp
edges or comers. Do not run

appliance over cord. Keep cord
away from heated surfaces.

Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To
unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord.

Do not leave appliance when
plugged im Unplug from outlet when
not in use and before servicing.

Do not handle plug or
appliance with wet hands°

Do not put any objects into
openings. Do not use with any
opening blocked; keep free of dust,

lint, hair, and anything that may
reduce air flow.

Keep hair, loose clothing,

fingers, and all parts of body away

from openings and moving parts.

Do not pick up anything that is
burning or smoking, such as

cigarettes, matches, or hot ashes°

Do not use without dirt container

and filters in place.

Turn off al! controls before

unplugging.

Do not use to pick-up flammable
or combustible liquids, such as

gasoline, or use in areas where they
may be present.

Keep the vacuum cleaner on the

floor. Do not use on stairs.

Do not use an extension cord with

this vacuum cleaner.

Store the vacuum cleaner indoors.

Put vacuum cleaner away after use

to prevent tripping accidents.

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Using improper voltage may result

in damage to the motor and possible
injury to the user. Proper voltage is
listed on the data plate°

Unplug before connecting Pet
Handi-Mateo

WARNING: The cords, wires, and/or
cables supplied with this product
contains chemicals, including lead or
lead compounds, known to the state

of California to cause cancer and
birth defects or other reproductive

harm. Wash hands after using.

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Proper assembly and safe use of your vacuum cleaner are your
responsibilities. Your vacuum cleaner is intended only for Household

Use. Read this Owner's Manual carefully for important use and safety
information. This guide contains safety statements under warning
and caution symbols. Please pay special attention to these boxes and

follow any instructions given.

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Your cleaner contains a thermal protective device to shut off the motor to

avoid overheating. If this happens, turn switch off and unplug the cleaner.
Inspect the exhaust, inlet, and filters for any blockage. Empty the dirt

container and clean filters. After approximately 30 minutes the motor will
have cooled and the vacuum will be ready to use. Note: The cleaner

must remain unplugged during the 30 minute cooling period.

It is important to know your vacuum cleaner's parts and features to assure its proper and

safe use. Review these before using your vacuum cleaner,

Item

Pleated Filter
Exhaust Filter
Belt

Cord clip

Part No.

K-500000-000
K*700000_000

1-860140-600

Style No.

In U.S.

DCF-3

EF-3

UB-I 1

Dirt container
release

Exhaust cover
(exhaust filter

Power

Stretch
hose

Dirt finder!
Performance

indicator

Telescoping

wand

Handle
Release

Pedal

Carry handle

Power
cord

Pet Handi-Mate

Wheels

Hose
wand

Crevice tool

Rotary
valve

Dust brush

Nozzle

On/off

switch for
brushrofl

Bumper

Height adjust

knob

Dust Pet Handi-Mate

c L

/

Telescoping wand Crevice

tool